Medical Terminologies About The Human Body

Have you ever wondered how healthcare professionals talk to each other? They used medical terminologies. These are words that are unique and had been acquired through classroom training. During a health consultation, these terms are often used and it makes a client or a patient more confused. Sometimes anxiety prevails because of misunderstanding.

A person who is prepared for a doctor's appointment have the basic knowledge about medical terminologies referring to a bodily condition. This person is ready to ask questions and participate in the care plan. Being in a state of illness is hard, it impairs some mental abilities. Depending on healthcare professionals may not work all the time.

Let us look at some of the medical terminologies that are used in relation to the body.

The Regions of the Abdomen and Pelvis (Abdominopelvic)

The abdomen is located between the chest and the pelvis, while the pelvis is located between the abdomen and the beginning of the lower limbs. This is known as the abdominopelvic region. It comprises the right and left hypochondriac (hai-po-kon-dre-ak) regions, epigastric (ep-i-gas-trik) region, right and left lumbar (lum-bar) regions, umbilical (um-bil-i-kal) region, right and left inguinal (ing-gwi-nal) regions and hypogastric (hai-po-gas-trik) region. To illustrate, divide the abdomen into 9 parts. The first 3 upper parts are right and left hypochondriac regions and epigastric in between. The next 3 parts (middle area) are right and left lumbar regions and umbilical in between. The last 3 lower parts are right and left inguinal regions and hypogastric in between.

The Quadrants of the Abdominopelvic Area

There are four quadrants that divide the abdominopelvic area of the body. These are right upper and lower quadrants and the left upper and lower quadrants. The right upper quadrant contains the right lobe of the liver, the gallbladder, part of the pancreas and parts of the small and large intestines. The left upper quadrant contains the left lobe of the liver, stomach, spleen, part of the pancreas and parts of the small and large intestines. The right lower quadrant contains parts of the small and large intestines, appendix, right ureter, right ovary and fallopian tube for women. Finally, the left lower quadrant contains the left ovary and fallopian tube for women, parts of the small and large intestines and left ureter.

You can find out more about these medical terminologies in my book "Medical Terminology: A Guide for Nurses, Medical Assistants, Other Healthcare Professionals and Well Informed Patients". It is available in 2 formats; paperback and kindle @ Amazon.com. Link : http://www.amazon.com/Medical-Terminology-Assistants-Healthcare-Professionals/dp/148206832X

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Solomon Barroa  R.N.

Home Health Nurse and Medical Author